Financial Institutions Access Index in South Sudan
South Sudan: Financial Institutions Access Index was 0.0194 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Institutions Access Index in South Sudan, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial institutions access index in South Sudan stood at 0.0194.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 78.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial institutions access index in South Sudan peaked at 0.0264 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
South Sudan ranks 176th of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Institutions Access Index in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0.0102 | — |
| 2010 | 0.0109 | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 0.0113 | +4.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0137 | +21.6% |
| 2013 | 0.0199 | +45.1% |
| 2014 | 0.0264 | +32.4% |
| 2015 | 0.023 | -13.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0224 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 0.0187 | -16.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0177 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0188 | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0194 | +3.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 0.0194 is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.0457, 42% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 0.0194 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0774, 25% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.001 | 0 | 0.0102 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0183 | 0.0109 | 0.0264 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0194 | 0.0194 | 0.0194 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 173 Ethiopia 0.0352 compare
- 174 Sierra Leone 0.0315 compare
- 175 Niger 0.0252 compare
- 177 Chad 0.0161 compare
- 178 Central African Republic 0.0141 compare
- 179 Democratic Republic of Congo 0.0066 compare
More financial sector data for South Sudan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), annual growth rate -77.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per unit of GDP 0.0136 SDR per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR), per capita 0.803 SDR per person (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), annual growth rate -77.47 % change on previous year (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold (SDR), per capita 1.02 SDR per person (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) (SDR), annual growth rate -77.47 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial institutions access index in South Sudan?
- Financial institutions access index in South Sudan was 0.0194 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial institutions access index recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0264 in 2014.
- What is the lowest financial institutions access index recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does South Sudan rank for financial institutions access index?
- South Sudan ranks 176th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial institutions access index rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Institutions Access Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.